Student Stories

May 18, 2020

LPS Online Degree Completion Graduate Ready to Lead

For Ryan Ryals, being a leader has come naturally to him. Now he has the degree to back it up. Ryals earned his bachelor's in Leadership in the Public Sector from NC State in May 2020. 

May 15, 2020

Online Graduate Explores the Environment and Human Health

Heather Wells studies the connections between the environment and our health. She earned her Master of Environmental Assessment from NC State Online to better understand how this research makes a difference.  

May 8, 2020

Online and Distance Education Graduates Share Stories of Resilience, Dedication

We caught up with spring 2020 online and distance education graduates from a variety of degree and certificate programs to learn more about their journeys up until this point and where the future may take them. 

May 8, 2020

Online Graduate Broadens Her Horizons with Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management

When Ashley Spradlin graduates in May with her online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management, she can immediately start applying what she has learned.  

May 8, 2020

Graduate Explores New Interests in Her Online Master’s Program

A desire to get outside and into nature led Julia McClung to the College of Natural Resource's online Master of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management. Although she was originally focused on becoming a park ranger or a manager and a self-described "sports un-enthusiast," the program has opened her eyes and prepared her for brand new possibilities.  

May 7, 2020

Jenkins Professional Online MBA Grad’s Story of Valuable Lessons and a Promotion

The Jenkins Professional Online MBA provided the flexibility Jason Brodsgaard needed to continue his education and refine his skills in business. While earning his degree, he was promoted to CEO of his company. 

May 7, 2020

Graduate’s Strong Desire to Help Parents and Families Leads to Launching Her Own Business

Following her spring 2020 graduation, Emily Ragland will use her master’s degree in Youth, Family and Community Sciences (YCFS) to launch her own consulting business. First, she’s reflecting on her time as an online graduate student. 

May 7, 2020

Training and Development Graduates Share Their Stories

Two professionals from military families turned to NC State Online’s Master of Education in Training and Development for career advancement. Fatimah Patterson and Taylor Hansen are sharing their stories with us ahead of graduation. 

May 7, 2020

Online Climate Adaptation Certificate Prepares Graduate for the Future

Civil Engineer Saki Handa is a member of the second class of students from NC State's online graduate certificate in Climate Adaptation. 

May 6, 2020

Jenkins Professional Online MBA Graduate Jean Bigoney Applies New Skills to Career

Jean Bigoney is set to earn her Master of Business Administration this May through the NC State Jenkins Professional Online MBA Program. Learn more about Bigoney's experience in the program.